[HTML][HTML] PIWI genes and piRNAs are ubiquitously expressed in mollusks and show patterns of lineage-specific adaptation

J Jehn, D Gebert, F Pipilescu, S Stern… - Communications …, 2018 - nature.com
PIWI proteins and PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) suppress transposon activity in animals,
thus protecting their genomes from detrimental insertion mutagenesis. Here, we reveal that …

[PDF][PDF] PIWI/piRNA-mediated regulation of signaling pathways in cell apoptosis.

Y Tan, JN Qin, HQ Wan, S Zhao, Q Zeng… - European Review for …, 2022 - europeanreview.org
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to summarize the role of PIWIs/piRNAs in cell apoptosis
through multiple signaling pathways. The PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are among the …

Identification and functional characterization of piwi1 gene in sea cucumber, Apostichopus japonicas

ZH Sun, JL Wei, ZP Cui, YL Han, J Zhang… - … and Physiology Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
The sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) is an economically important mariculture
species in Asia. However, the genetic breeding of sea cucumbers is difficult because the …

Piwil1 gene is regulated by hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus): A different effect in ovaries and testes

H Wang, B Wang, J Liu, A Li, H Zhu, XB Wang… - Gene, 2018 - Elsevier
As constituent factors of Piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA) pathways, Piwi proteins are essential
for germline maintenance and gonadal development. Previous studies show that Piwi …

[HTML][HTML] SOX2 participates in spermatogenesis of Zhikong scallop Chlamys farreri

S Liang, D Liu, X Li, M Wei, X Yu, Q Li, H Ma… - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
As an important transcription factor, SOX2 involves in embryogenesis, maintenance of stem
cells and proliferation of primordial germ cell (PGC). However, little was known about its …

Gonadal transcriptomic analysis and identification of candidate sex-related genes in Mesocentrotus nudus

ZH Sun, J Zhang, WJ Zhang, YQ Chang - Gene, 2019 - Elsevier
The edible sea urchin, Mesocentrotus nudus, is both an economically important mariculture
species and an excellent model for studying reproductive development. The gonads are the …

Homologues of Piwi control transposable elements and development of male germline in Penaeus monodon

S Sukthaworn, S Panyim, A Udomkit - … and Physiology Part A: Molecular & …, 2020 - Elsevier
PIWI belongs to the Argonaute protein family, which is a major protein component in RNA
silencing pathway. Piwi proteins play roles in the control of transposons and germline …

[HTML][HTML] Expression pattern of Piwi-like gene implies the potential role in germline development in the Pacific oyster Crossosrea gigas

X Rui, L Qi, Y Hong - Aquaculture reports, 2020 - Elsevier
Piwi is necessary for germ cell development in a diverse range of organisms and
homologues have been commonly used to identify primordial germ cells (PGCs) during …

[HTML][HTML] Developmental Expression Pattern of the Piwi1 Gene, Timing of Sex Differentiation and Maturation in Artificially Produced Juvenile Boring Giant Clam …

Y Zhou, Y Li, Q Liao, G Shi, Y Qin, Y Zhang… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Piwi (P-element induced wimpy testis) is a key gene involved in germ cell development in a
diverse range of organisms. However, in giant clams, the function of Piwi remains unclear. In …

[HTML][HTML] Symbiont transmission onto the cell surface of early oocytes in the deep-sea clam Phreagena okutanii

K Igawa-Ueda, T Ikuta, A Tame, K Yamaguchi… - Zoological science, 2021 - BioOne
Symbiotic associations with beneficial microorganisms endow a variety of host animals with
adaptability to the environment. Stable transmission of symbionts across host generations is …